Senior Commercial Analyst

Senior Commercial Analyst | Chorley | £35,000 - £40,000 + benefits The Opportunity Are you a commercially aware Finance Analyst / Business Analyst / Assistant Management Accountant looking for a step into a modern, growing and agile SME? Your role has an interesting & rewarding commercial focus and you can make an actual difference. The remit focuses around the data & reporting linked to sales, margin, stock and merchandise movements, pricing and promotions. You’ll be looking at trends within the MI and using your findings to educate decision makers across the group. You’ll be working with talented colleagues within the commercial team, sales, marketing, operational areas and finance. It’s a busy, ambitious and vibrant SME environment – a professional but down to earth and modern group with a great leadership team. It’s a collaborative and welcoming setting, you’ll feel part of a team but also have the freedom to pick up your own projects and make a real impact. You’ll be working with talented people and benefit from mentoring and support whenever needed. You’ll also have clear career progression opportunity as the growth continues (this role is a result of an internal promotion!). You need to be someone with excellent analytical skills (experience of Excel is required). Some knowledge of Power BI would be useful but not a prerequisite. You’ll be someone who has a real interest in business and has common sense and commercial acumen. Someone who can bring numbers to life and work with colleagues to help translate the raw data / reports into real world decisions and action plans. It would suit someone ambitious, proactive and keen to learn. A relevant degree (accounting / analytical focus) would be useful. Required: * Previous experience of an analytical role (perhaps within retail / distribution / manufacturing) where sales and stock pipelines are a key consideration. * Natural enthusiasm and keenness to learn and develop. * Ability to work with others – great communication skills / relationship development skills. * Professional, bright, keen to progress. Apply now If you would like to be considered for the Commercial Analyst role in Chorley, please click 'apply now' or contact our team direct